Colyer-Fergusson Hall rang to the sound of voices raised in song last Thursday night, as the new Pop ‘n Soul Choir launched.
Catering to all abilities, and welcoming students, staff, and members of the local community, over sixty people came together to explore their voices, directed by Margate-based Meg Bird.
A new initiative we’ve launched as part of an evolving provision reflecting different avenues in which to make music, the new choir rehearses in Colyer-Fergusson Hall every Thursday at 7pm; and it’s not too late to join!
It was very exciting to see (and hear!) the new choir in action, and to welcome new people who’ve not been into Colyer-Fergusson before, as well as some familiar faces amongst the staff and student community. Singing is a vital aspect that promotes wellbeing, and there was certainly a vibrant atmosphere here on the night. We’re looking forward to what the choir has in store this year.
If you’d like to join the choir, contact Sophie Meikle, the Music Administrator, on s.v.meikle@kent.ac.uk to be added to the mailing list. Next time, it could be YOU singing too!
Do you love to sing ? Whether in the shower, in public, in the bar, wielding a hairbrush or part of a group, our newPop n Soul Choir is for you!
With no audition required and no need to read music, this is a chance to come along on a Thursday evening and enjoy singing with others; the choir is open to staff, students and to members of the local community too. The first rehearsal will be Thursday 26 Septemberin Colyer-Fergusson Hall from 7-9pm. Membership this year is free to students and staff, with a small fee for external members.
Hailing originally from East London, Margate-based singer and songwriter Meg Bird will run the choir, drawing on her experience studying jazz at the Guildhall and now writing and performing her own music.
If you’re interested in joining, email music@kent.ac.uk to let us know; we look forward to welcoming you to an exciting, fun-filled group in September!
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